The average bus between Journal Square and Chicago takes 19h 44m and the fastest bus takes 16h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Journal Square to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Journal Square and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Journal Square is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Journal Square Transportation Center and take an average of 19h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Journal Square station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.
Journal Square to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Journal Square to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Journal Square and Chicago is 1,139.1 km. The road distance is 1,628 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 21h 50m.